Education & Experience

Academic Positions

St. John's University
2018-pres. Assistant Professor of Literacy, St. John’s University, Queens, NY
2021                Interim Coordinator for Literacy PhD Program, St. John’s University
2020               Interim Coordinator for Literacy PhD Program, St. John’s University

Arizona State University
2017                Academic Associate, Arizona State University, w/Dr. Kate T. Anderson, Tempe, AZ,
2013-2017       Graduate Research Assistant, Arizona State University, w/Dr. Kate T. Anderson, Tempe, AZ
2013-2017       Graduate Research Assistant, Arizona State University, w/Dr. Michelle Jordan, Tempe, AZ

Education

Arizona State University Tempe, Az                                                2013-2017
Degree: PhD in Learning, Literacies, and Technologies
Cumulative GPA: 4.00

Arizona State University Tempe, Az                                                2009-2011
Degree: Master in Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Language in Literacy, Specializing in Digital Literacy
Cumulative GPA: 4.00

University of Arizona Tucson, Az                                                      2005-2009
Degree: Secondary Education in English, Minor in Spanish Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.941 Suma Cum Laude

Teaching/Professional Positions

St. John’s University
EDU 3820       Mixed Methods Research and Design (Online PhD Program)
EDU 3293       Dissertation Seminar Continued (Online PhD Program) 2020-Present
EDU 3280       Digital Literacy and Learning (Online PhD Program) 2019-Present
EDU 3283       Research and Strategies in Literacy Leadership (Online PhD Program) 2018-Present
EDU 3282       Models and Processes of Reading and Writing Acquisition and Competence (Online PhD Program) 2018-Present

Program Development
Online Digital Learning and Design Master’s Program
Online Master’s in Literacy Program
Course Development
EDU 3***- Literacy, Learning, and Community (developed for Master’s Digital Learning and Design Program)
EDU 3280- Digital Literacies and Learning (developed for both Master’s Program and Online PhD Program)

Arizona State University
BLE 535         Sociolinguistic Issues in Bilingual Education, (Online Master’s Program) Fall 2017
EDT 180         Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications Spring 2016

Guest Lectures
BLE 400         Principles of Language Minority Education, Fall 2015, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Public School Teaching Experience
August 2012- May 2013         8thGrade English Teacher, Kino Junior High School, Mesa, AZ
March 2011- August 2012      High School English Teacher, MGRM Pinnacle Education/InnovatED, Tempe, AZ

Teaching Interests

Critical Digital Literacies
Critical Media Production
Social Media and Technology use in the Classroom
Digital Writing and Communication
Literacy Theories
Critical Digital Literacies
Technology Literacies
English Education
Adolescent Literacies

Previous Work Experience

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University
Tempe, Az 08/2013- 05/2017
https://education.asu.edu
PhD Student and Research Assistant

I worked with Dr. Kate Anderson and Dr. Michelle Jordan as a research assistant wherein I analyzed previously collected data and wrote and published manuscripts based on our thorough analyses.

Kino Junior High
Mesa, Az   07/2012- 05/2013
http://www.mpsaz.org/kino
8th Grade English Teacher

I taught 8th grade English at a Title I school. Skills in teaching, problem solving, curriculum writing, working with non-traditional and lower SES students, working collaboratively with other teachers, integrating technology into the classroom, analyzing data, and creating models for improvement.


MGRM Pinnacle Education/InnovatED
Tempe, Az 03/2011- 07/2012
http://www.pinnacleeducation.com/
English Teacher

I taught high school English (9-12). Skills in curriculum development, teaching, working with non-traditional students, editing, team projects, working with various educational systems, tracking student progress and challenges, revising and creating webpages on Moodle and other curriculum websites, creating spreadsheets, analyzing data, and creating models for improvement.

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Global Outreach and Extended Education, Arizona State University,
Tempe, Az 07/2010 – 03/2011
http://asuengineeringonline.com
Student Services/Office Assistant

I worked as a liaison between online Master students and professors. Skills in working directly with students, handling student and professor frustrations, working with Microsoft Office products as well as system tools such as PeopleSoft and Continuity, creating spreadsheets, and organizing.

American English and Culture Program, Arizona State University,
Tempe, Az 01/2010 – 09/2010
http://global.asu.edu/aecp
Language Assistant

I helped English teachers from around the world practice their English and learn more about American culture. Skills in working with international teachers and students, organizing, planning, and entertaining.

Other Teaching Experience

Spring 2016: Course Instructor for EDT 180:Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
I worked with 33 diverse learners and guide them to better understanding how they could use digital media to enhance their classrooms, facilitate learning, and enrich their professional online presence. Because many students were not in the Teachers College, I designed the course to allow for a large amount of personal choice and freedom within the assignments.

2012-2013: 8th Grade English Teacher
Kino Junior High, Mesa, AZ
I worked with a wide range of knowledge and abilities at Kino Junior High School. With other teachers, I worked to create a curriculum plan for the year that implements the new Common Core Standards. I also integrated technology into the classroom to provide a more interactive learning environment for the students.

2011-2012: High School English Teacher
MGRM Pinnacle Education/InnovatED, Tempe, AZ
I worked with a very unique group on students in an online charter school. Throughout my time there, I worked with various kinds of students, including those who were currently enrolled in a traditional high school and taking extra classes, students enrolled full time with Pinnacle, and students around the country who needed to recover credits through online education. This experience brought me closer to the nature of today’s students and the changing needs that they have. I also worked to re-design and rewrite the curricula to meet the Common Core Standards.

2009 (SP): Student teaching in the English classroom of Shawna Rodriguez
Cholla High Magnet School , Tucson, AZ
Working with four sections of Seniors and two sections of Juniors, I designed multiple units and took complete control of the classroom for eight weeks. I helped create all lessons that were delivered during my four months in the classroom.

2007-2008: Practicum work in the English classroom of Kathryn Chavez, Hector Ayala, Julie Kasper
Maxwell Middle School, Cholla High School, Catalina Middle School , Tucson, AZ
I worked closely with a small group at Title One students in a special reading program. I designed and delivered three lesson plans and helped manage the classroom. At Catalina, I worked with a diverse group of students in Project LEARN using technology to help them become better writers and students. By working very closely with the students, I was able to see what they were having problems with and how they accomplished their goals in the classroom.